Shiitake mushrooms - Import export

The Shiitake mushroom grows in the deciduous forests of Japan, China and Vietnam - mainly on dead tree trunks. For processing as dried mushrooms, seasonings or dietary supplements, Shiitake is grown on farms.

"Origin and history of the Shiitake The shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom, which occurs naturally in Japan, China and Korea. Here the mushroom is grown for centuries and appreciated for its taste and smell. In Asian cuisine, it is a commonly used mushroom. The shiitake grows on hard woods such as beech, oak, walnut and chestnut. The shiitake has a light brown to dark brown cap and belongs next to the mushroom to the most cultivated mushrooms in the world. Processing to Shiitake Mushroom Powder The shiitake is harvested when it has grown well, but the cap edge is still slightly curled down. The cap should already be loose from the stem, otherwise the shiitake is still too young. If the cap is too wide outwards, the shiitake is already too old. After harvesting, the mushroom is cut into pieces and put in the oven to dry. Then it is processed into a fine shiitake mushroom powder. Healthy properties of Shiitake The shiitake contains …"

"Quality: for food Processed plant part: fruiting body Extracting agent: ethanol & water Carrier: maltodextrin Scientific name: Lentinus edodes Shiitake mushrooms are used in traditional medicine for their potential immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Our products are sold in bulk. There is a minimum order quantity of 25kg for most of our products. Samples can be provided. Plants2Market is also BIO, HACCP and DIN EN ISO 9001 certified. We also offer the following products: Acerola Field bean Field horsetail African black bean Elecampane Alpha lipoic acid Amla Artichoke Ashwagandha Astaxanthin Valerian Bamboo Beta Glucan ORGANIC Birch leaf ORGANIC Brazilian almond ORGANIC Nettle ORGANIC Broccoli ORGANIC Chaga ORGANIC Chlorella ORGANIC Cranberry ORGANIC Barley grass ORGANIC Ginseng ORGANIC Grapefruit ORGANIC Kale ORGANIC Rosehip ORGANIC Blueberry ORGANIC Hedgehog spikenard ORGANIC Ginger ORGANIC Knotted kelp ORGANIC Turmeric